The Answer to All Your Landscape and Gardening Questions

Have a question about tree care or when to prune? Want to know when your roses are going to bloom, or why they’re not? If you have any questions about your landscape, big or small – we can help!

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If you have a plant or gardening related question or problem, we can help! The experts at Hoerr Nursery are waiting to hear from you. Please try to include one or two images of the problem area.

Our certified arborists and horticulturalists can help you diagnose and treat a variety of landscape, garden, and plant and tree problems. Also, be sure to check out our extensive growing and plant guides.

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Our experts can come to your home or business and consult with you on any landscaping, plant, lawn, or tree related issues or concerns.

 

Local Horticulture Clubs and Societies

The Illinois Cooperative Extension Service

We believe in the state of Illinois and we are committed to our mission linking local communities to the University, to develop programs, tools, and knowledge that will support needed change. Our mission is to align research to needs and translate research into action plans that allow Illinois families, businesses, and community leaders to solve problems, make informed decisions, and adapt to changes and opportunities.

The Central Illinois Master Gardeners

Interested in becoming a Certified Illinois Extension Master Gardener Volunteer or just simply bettering your own gardening knowledge? Our online training program may be for you!

Illinois Master Naturalists

Part of the cooperative extension program, along with the master gardeners.

The Peoria Evening Garden Club

We are a fun loving group of gardeners that meet once a month and share our knowledge about gardening with each other.

Washington Town & Country Garden Club

Town & Country Gardeners is a community organization open to anyone with an interest in gardening, civic beautification, and conservation.

Wild Ones: Illinois Prairie Chapter 

The Illinois Prairie chapter of Wild Ones advocates for the use of plants native to Central Illinois in both urban and rural landscaping. It provides information to the public about the multiple benefits of native plants and the various aspects of growing them.

The Peoria Herb Guild

We are a group of enthusiasts who grow, use, and study herbs in the Peoria area. Our mission is to promote the cultivation and appreciation of herbs through education, events, and community engagement.

The Hosta Society

The Central Illinois Hosta Society (CIHS) is an educational organization that was formed in 1989 and has a current membership of approximately 125 members in the Peoria, Illinois area.

The Daylily Society

The Heart Of Illinois Daylily Society exists to provide educational and social opportunities for daylily enthusiasts in the greater Peoria area. We meet in East Peoria and welcome members from all over.

The Orchid Society

An eclectic group of novice to veteran orchid enthusiasts invite you to explore and share your love of this diverse, expansive family of flowering plants.

Prairieland Koi & Pond Society

The Society has a vast wealth of knowledge to share with you, about ponds, water gardens, and fish.

The Central Illinois Monarch Task Force

We strive to increase the local butterfly population by working with Illinois garden clubs, schools, businesses, and other organizations to inform the public about the monarch butterfly’s usefulness, remarkable life history, and need for support.

The Heart of Illinois Beekeeper's Association

We are the Heart of Illinois Beekeepers Association (HIBA), dedicated to the development of good beekeeping management and practices, the pollination of agricultural crops, the production of honey and honey related food products, and the general education for and about honeybees.

The ICC Horticulture department

Individuals who love working outdoors, working with people, being creative, and taking care of the environment will feel right at home working in the green industry. The Horticulture Landscape Management degree provides valuable education for a future career in the landscape industry.

Luthy Botanical Gardens

Whether you love to garden or just appreciate the beauty of various flora from around the globe, Luthy Botanical Garden is the spot for you.